That is what I was wondering if it would still work if I cut the recipe in half. So you think I can just do that? when you say gel food coloring it can be the wilton gel coloring? It doesn't have to be liquid? I'm just going to try to make flames for a campfire scene so I don't need that much at all but I guess it would be nice to make extra in case they get messed up or break. Thank you for your reply!